Author: E. M. Wyatt
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: creating, classics, patterns, simple, wood, puzzles
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2007-09-01
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1565233484
ISBN-13: 9781565233485

Originally published in 1928, this classic reference presents more than 40 unique puzzles to challenge the woodworker’s hands and mind. Projects include bewitching cubes, caged balls, intricate banks, locked links, and perplexing burrs. Secret drawers and hidden locks will provide hours of entertainment for adults and children alike. Skills such as squaring stock, mortising, and mitering are developed through projects of various skill levels, each of which includes a detailed diagram to simplify the process of turning scrap lumber into a fun novelty puzzle.

Author: Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Craft
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: woodworking, crafts, book, scroll, patterns, puzzles, favorite, projects, wooden
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2009-07-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1565234294
ISBN-13: 9781565234291

Collecting the most popular designs produced by Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, this authoritative guide offers 28 creative and colorful patterns for upright and interlocking puzzles. Separated by skill level for easy selection, woodworkers will find pieces ranging in themes from animal to religion—including cuddly cats, Jonah and the whale, a wooly mammoth, and the “world’s most difficult” four-piece puzzle. Each project features a color photograph of the finished piece, a pattern, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for easy completion.

Author: Cyndi Josly
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: painting, wood, carving, techniques, woodcarving, simple, easy
Number of Pages: 152
Published: 2006-09-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1565232887
ISBN-13: 9781565232884

Simple Techniques for Carving & Painting Wood. With hundreds of color photos and easy-to-use patterns, Easy Woodcarving is the step-by-step guide for beginner carvers. No previous carving knowledge is needed. Anyone can learn the basics of carving with the easy-to-follow skill-building exercises, clearly defined terms, and the informative chapter on choosing tools and selecting wood. New carvers will discover just how ""easy"" this craft can be! Suggested Retail Price: $14.95

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: woodcarving, illustrated, books, crafters, woodburners, relief, patterns, woodcarvers, artistic
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2009-05-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1565233999
ISBN-13: 9781565233997

Packed with patterns for small-scale projects ideal for beginning and intermediate crafters, this companion features original relief projects that stand alone beautifully or that can be easily incorporated into functional and decorative items in the home. The entire carving process is demonstrated, employing a country apple quilt square project as the example, alongside detailed information on necessary tools, a review of the best woods to use, and instructions on how to achieve the appropriate levels of depth. Patterns include wildlife, botanical, mythical, and landscape subjects, and each pr

Author: Jim Stirling
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: scroll, castles, collapsible
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2001-05-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 156523135X
ISBN-13: 9781565231351

Three-dimensional-and collapsible-castles can be made with a scroll saw with the help of these innovative patterns and techniques. The designs are cut flat and then layered to create depth. Instruction is given on choosing the best wood, as well as how to best cut the various parts of the projects, such as roads, drawbridges, spires, and heart-shaped windows.

Author: Marilyn Carmi
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: projects, relief, scroll
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 1999-09-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1565231074
ISBN-13: 9781565231078

Scroll saw artists, with the help of the break through techniques described in this guide, can create 3D landscapes and portraits that look stunningly realistic. The basic techniques are thoroughly described, and dozens of examples are illustrated and patterned. Even novice woodworkers can, with the help of this guide, produce remarkable objects, and experienced craftsmen will be able to add a new dimension to their work.

Author: Everett Ellenwood
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Keywords: kid, crafts, series, woodcarving
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-02-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1565233662
ISBN-13: 9781565233669

With just a few basic tools, scrap wood, and safety rules outlined in this fun introduction to woodcarving, children will soon be on their way to creating personal keepsakes and hand-carved gifts for their family. Offering an overview of wood and its varieties, this book examines the anatomy of a tree, how to choose the best wood for carving, defects commonly found in wood, and where to find "free" wood in nature. Stressing safety above all else, the guide teaches junior carvers how to correctly size protective gloves, make their own thumb guards, properly handle tools, and how to use wood fin